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NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 102 FN directs the Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Health
- </c><01:07:44.839><c> of</c> and found a way for the Department of and found a way for the Department
- c> so</c><01:08:35.359><c> the</c> department of education's website so the department of education's
- </c><03:48:03.640><c> the</c> Department of Education to continue the Department of Education to continue
- /c><03:52:08.560><c> Services</c> Department of Health and Human Services Department of Health and Human
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 16, February 27, 2026-PM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- 69, Department of Health Land Transfers.
- 69, Department of Health Land Transfers.
- some of the buildings, like the Department of Environmental Quality is there, the Department of Family
- </c> some of the buildings like um department some of the buildings like um department of<00:20:41.280
- ><c> there</c> department of family services is there department of family services is there so<00:20
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Public Safety Committee Meeting - 2025-04-08
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I anticipate we're going to be hearing from the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Department
- The next item on the agenda is the Department of Public Safety and the program of Homeland Security and
- On lines 31 and 32, we have the transfer in of some positions from the Department of Commerce and three
- Line 162 would be the total appropriation for the Department of Corrections.
- Again, Bob Jacobson, Commissioner of Public Safety, Paul Schnell, Commissioner of the Department of Corrections
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- of Commerce, with CareerSource Florida, with the Department of Children and Families. ...with ACCA,
- of Commerce and the Department of Children and Families and the Agency for Health Care Administration
- This bill requires each unit of local government and each department, subagency, and division of such
- Has the Department of Health done any sort of epidemiologic modeling, estimating what the impacts of
- rules on the Department of Environmental Protection.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opening with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, including recognition of the day’s doctor of the day, an intern, and a resolution honoring the late Bob Graham and firefighter Roger Timmy Miley. The chamber also adopted a resolution designating August 9, 2026, as Bob Graham Day. After routine announcements, the Senate moved to the special order calendar and took up a series of bills, many of them with House companion bills substituted in place of Senate versions.
The first major floor action was passage of a tax-related bill conforming Florida’s Internal Revenue Code to federal changes while excluding certain provisions from H.R. 1; it passed 34-0. The Senate then considered CS/SB 1758 on public assistance and Medicaid, which proposed stronger fraud enforcement, a Medicaid work requirement for able-bodied adults, expanded behavioral health services, pharmacy and drug rebate reforms, and SNAP fraud reduction measures. A Berman amendment to require Medicaid expansion before work requirements was rejected, as was an Osgood amendment to add photo-ID protections and exemptions for certain SNAP users. The bill remained on the calendar for third reading after extensive debate and questioning about implementation, exemptions, and potential impacts on beneficiaries.
The chamber also passed bills on technology education and AI instruction, a Parkinson’s disease registry and related public records exemption, designation of the SS American Victory as Florida’s official flagship, electronic payments for local governments, repeal of the sunset on gold and silver legal tender, public records exemptions for financial institutions and custodians, a Florida stablecoin pilot program, local government finance transparency, digital voyeurism, and insurance customer representative licensing. Most of these measures were adopted after brief explanation, minor amendments, or substitution of House companions, with votes generally in favor and several passing unanimously or by wide margins.
Later, the Senate took up CS/SB 1756 on medical freedom, which would expand parental vaccine information requirements, add a conscience-based exemption, allow behind-the-counter ivermectin access, and repeal the sunset on the mRNA mandate prohibition. The bill’s first amendments clarified anti-kickback rules for vaccine manufacturers and required informational materials to address risks, benefits, safety, and efficacy; the transcript ends during consideration of this bill, before final passage is shown.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Courts, Corrections and Justice Jun 30th, 2025
Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And while sheriff's departments are certified law enforcement and dedicated public servants, some of
- The obligation to pay the cost of folks who are literally sentenced to the corrections department and
- reference, in the 9 years from 2013 to 2022, the self insurance pool that I'm now the director of, um
- felons that are sentenced to on felonies which should be served in the department of corrections, um
- This, the legislature, I believe, had to subsidize the General Services Department to the tune of $50
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Jun 24th, 2026
Budget and Fiscal Review
Transcript Highlights:
- And we'll go to the Department of Finance and then do any questions or comments after.
- Lisa Mir Szynski with the Department of Finance.
- I would defer to my Department of Finance colleague.
- Colby White, Department of Finance.
- I'm glad to see that our unemployment insurance is a part of this strategy.
Committee:
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice and Judiciary (9-17-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- The Kentucky Department of Library and Archives is increasing some of their fees that we rely heavily
- 21:03.120><c> and</c> Kentucky Department of Library and Kentucky Department of Library and Archives<
- out of COVID cost of insurance, utilities, supplies, services, everything that we do.
- ><c> supplies,</c> cost of insurance, utilities, supplies, cost of insurance, utilities, supplies, services
- I'm the executive officer of the Department of Court Facilities at the Administrative Office of the Courts
Summary:
The Interim Joint Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice and Judiciary met without a quorum and heard an update from the Administrative Office of the Courts on the judicial branch budget. AOC Director Zach Ramsey and budget director Carol Henderson outlined the branch’s current funding structure, noting that fiscal year 2026 general fund support is about 2.77% of the state general fund, below the National Center for State Courts’ typical 2% to 4% range. They emphasized Kentucky’s unusual responsibility for courthouse facilities, with the judicial branch directly involved in construction, maintenance, and operations across 229 facilities in all 120 counties.
AOC said nearly 91% of its general fund is spent on personnel and other non-discretionary costs, and that the branch has long relied on agency revenue, restricted fund carryforwards, and vacancy credits to balance court operations. Members were told that Senate Bill 25 required a $34.5 million transfer into a reserve account, part of which was used to purchase the Chamberlain Avenue building in Frankfort. AOC reported that only $11.9 million remains in restricted funds, while it projects needing about $13.5 million to cover fiscal year 2026 obligations, not including roughly $9 million in flood-related remediation costs for Hardin and Franklin counties, much of which it expects to recover through insurance and FEMA.
Looking ahead to the next biennium, AOC said it will seek full funding of court operations at $341 million annually, a $13.5 million increase to bring current services into the base appropriation rather than relying on reserves. It also previewed additional requests, including a 15% across-the-board pay parity plan for Kentucky Court of Justice personnel, replacement of declining master commissioner fee revenue tied to 141 deputy circuit court clerk positions, funding for technology subscription and case management system costs, JAV audiovisual system upgrades, AEDs and medical kits for courthouses, and other staffing and operational needs. Senator Funky Frommeyer asked whether the 15% salary proposal was included in the $13.5 million increase; AOC said it was not, and that it would be an additional request. No votes or formal actions were taken.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/09/2026 - House Health & Human Services
House Health & Human Services Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- The state is self-insured, so all the costs of your health...
- Are you aware of an insurance company that recently revised their rates to depart from the practice of
- requirements for the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions.
- It's a kind of a one-size-fits-all insurance system.
- insurers and just those on the ACA. ...to fund the cost of all the private insurers, and just those
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several health-related bills. HB 2726 would require coverage for diagnosis and treatment of mild obstructive sleep apnea, including a tongue-muscle stimulation device. The sponsor and medical witnesses said the device is a less burdensome alternative to CPAP and could improve adherence and reduce long-term complications, while Access said it already covers medically necessary sleep apnea treatment but was neutral and concerned the bill could narrow review and limit cost-effectiveness analysis. The committee adopted the Bliss amendment and then gave HB 2726 a due-pass recommendation by an 8-4 vote.
HB 2435, as amended, would create a provisional licensing pathway for internationally trained physicians who meet specified ECFMG-related criteria, with supervision, fees set by the Medical Board, and automatic conversion to a full license after four years if conditions are met. Supporters argued Arizona faces severe physician shortages, especially in rural and tribal areas, and that the bill would bring in experienced doctors while preserving oversight. Opponents, including the Arizona Medical Board, said current law already allows case-by-case licensure review and warned the bill could weaken safeguards and bypass existing scrutiny. After adopting the amendment, the committee approved HB 2435 on a due-pass recommendation.
HB 2958 would require Access coverage for comprehensive dental care for pregnant women age 21 and older, with a $500,000 general fund appropriation for a pilot program. The sponsor and public health witnesses said dental care during pregnancy is linked to better maternal and infant outcomes and could reduce emergency room use and complications. The committee adopted the bill and sent it out with an 11-1 due-pass recommendation. HB 2176, which sets timelines and standards for health care institution complaint investigations and dispute resolution, also received broad support from hospitals and was approved unanimously on a 12-0 due-pass recommendation.
The committee then heard HB 2447, which would bar insurers from reimbursing certified registered nurse anesthetists at a lower rate than anesthesiologists for the same service. Opponents argued the bill would interfere with private contracting, ignore differences in training and liability, and likely raise costs for the state and taxpayers; supporters said anesthesia demand has outpaced reimbursement and that parity is needed to protect access, especially in rural areas. The transcript ends during testimony on HB 2447, before any vote is taken.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Feb 4th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Just yesterday, the Department of Health finally initiated the rulemaking process, which they have ignored
- Already, the Department of Health is refusing to have Biktarvy, one of the most effective treatments
- I think the health department, in the guidance they issued on January 8th, did direct a lot of clients
- According to the Department of Health, drowning is the number one cause of death.
- According to the Department of Health, drowning is the number one cause of death for children ages 1
Summary:
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services heard public testimony on concerns about changes to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program and the iBudget waiver, including warnings that HIV patients could lose access to medications and that direct support providers need a rate increase. Senators discussed possible alternatives such as medically needy coverage and FQHC/340B access, and a witness urged the legislature to delay implementation of the HIV-related changes and restore funding. Another witness asked for support for a modest increase for iBudget direct care providers.
The committee then considered and reported favorably several bills. SB 428, by Sen. Yarborough, expands the state swimming voucher program from ages 0-4 to ages 1-7 to align with drowning-prevention guidance; it passed without opposition. CS/SB 68, by Sen. Harrell, requires hospitals with emergency departments to adopt pediatric emergency care policies, training, equipment standards, and readiness assessments; an amendment aligning reporting dates with the House version was adopted, and the bill passed favorably. CS/SB 1718, by Sen. Grall, makes the Step Into Success foster youth pilot permanent, adjusts visitor/background screening rules for out-of-home placements, and modifies stipend provisions; it also passed favorably.
The committee also approved CS/SB 606, by Sen. Smith, which adds drowning-prevention and safe-bathing education to postpartum materials and requires hospitals and birthing centers to keep compliance records. CS/CS/SB 96, by Sen. Sharief, expands eligibility for the Veterans Dental Care Grant Program up to 400% of the federal poverty level; an amendment removed the $500,000 appropriation so funding can be handled in the budget process, and the bill passed. CS/SB 340, by Sen. Harrell, requires nursing education to include a human trafficking course before licensure, and CS/SB 1480, by Sen. Burton, creates a grandfathering process for certain health care providers in areas of critical need if federal designations change; both were reported favorably. The committee adjourned at the end of the agenda.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 4th, 2025
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Moving on to the next page, Office of the Superintendent. Of Insurance.
- This is also to the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance.
- But I saw... maybe it's under the Department of Agriculture. Hang on, University of New Mexico.
- a whole bunch of work departments from before.
- The Department of Game and Fish, I think there's a desire to want to increase the capacity of the Department
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:21:20.520><c> the</c><00:21:20.600><c> department</c> the size of the rooms and the department
- </c> Department of Health. Department of Health.
- They serve a disproportionate share of patients on government sponsored insurance.
- I just recently learned that two of our department chiefs, these are leaders in the organization of major
- 29.600><c> major</c> in the organization of major in the organization of major departments,<01:14:30.520
Committee:
House Taxes
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Feb 25th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Many families face costs in the thousands or tens of thousands of dollars for these devices and insurance
- Senator Bracy Davis: This bill requires the Department of Health to incorporate screenings for this into
- The cost is $16 and is part of the cost of operation, therefore it is paid for by insurance, Medicare
- And the supervising nurse must file the written protocol with the Department of Health.
- Naturopathic Medicine to assist the Department of Health with the regulation of naturopathic doctors
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (04/16/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:39:46.960><c> of</c> federal government uh Department of federal government uh Department of
- ><c> of</c><03:41:52.160><c> Employment</c> This will have Department of Employment This will have Department
- </c> the department and we've got the loss of the department and we've got the loss of all<04:29:38.239
- in jeopardy of losing their insurance.
- in jeopardy of losing their insurance.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Department of Transportation. Department of Transportation.
- </c> Department of Health, as amended. Department of Health, as amended.
- What agency 21, Department of Audit? What agency 21, Department of Audit?
- </c> Department of Audit please say aye. Aye. Department of Audit please say aye. Aye.
- </c><02:28:35.240><c> of</c> is agency 53, the Department of is agency 53, the Department of Workforce
Committee:
Joint Appropriations
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee May 13th, 2026
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- The analysis notes low cost in the tens of thousands to the Department of Insurance and minor and...
- ...in the tens of thousands to the Department of Insurance and minor and absorbable cost to the Department
- I do just really quickly, I mean, I think that it was Department of Finance says it's an $11 million
- I mean, I think that it was Department of Finance says it's an $11 million cost because they would need
- CDI estimates Insurance Fund costs of $11,000 in fiscal year 2026-27 and $23,000 in fiscal year 2027-
Committee:
House Appropriations
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 17 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Marcy, and others that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation designate a segment of State Route
- In the Commonwealth, House No. 3839, the House bill directing the City of Boston Police Department to
- An act regulating certain insurance benefits for certain officials in the town of Blackstone, Senate
- An act directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police
- Third reading of the bill: An act directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several reports from the Committee on Rules. It adopted a series of congratulatory and commemorative resolutions, including recognitions for All Out Adventures, Alex Gillen, Marianne Labarge, the New England chapter of the National Kidney Foundation, and Sergeant Christopher McDermott. The House also suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow consideration of two petitions, including one on Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System creditable service and another to designate a portion of Route 20 in Oxford as the Brodor Curve.
The Committee on Steering and Policy recommended a number of bills for House consideration, including measures on insurance benefits for certain Blackstone officials, highway namings in Lenox and for Bill Russell and Bob Cousy, container safety, coal rolling, right-of-way violations known as Cecilia’s Law, recognition of the Honor and Remember flag, several Boston Police age-waiver bills, a Pittsfield charter amendment, and a littering bill. The House suspended Rule 7A, gave the bills second reading, and ordered them to a third reading.
The House then took up engrossed and third-reading bills, passing several to be engrossed, including measures for Beckett and Swampscott, a Boston Police age-waiver bill for Angela C. DePena, a civil service examination bill for Anthony Morales, a Westrow charter bill, and a Revere ordinance enforcement bill. Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn to meet the following Monday at 11 a.m., and then adjourned to that time in informal session.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- of</c><00:17:56.720><c> insurance</c> of thousands of dollars of insurance of thousands of dollars of
- </c><00:22:45.360><c> the</c> Department of Labor explained that the Department of Labor explained that
- One of these three departments doesn't give them the Department of Commerce workers' compensation Fraud
- </c> Department of Labor and Industry Department of Labor and Industry includes<01:14:13.600><c> a</c
- </c> of uh apprenticeship at the department of uh apprenticeship at the department will<01:20:09.600>
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Feb 5th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- The Department of Transportation does cut and toss.
- If some of them had flood insurance, I'm going to make an assessment... to get that out of there.
- they had that flood insurance, they could have had that debris collected, but most of them don't.
- But a lot of times our citizens think, well, I have insurance. There's no reason for me to go.
- Chairman, I just wanted to echo your comments and just applaud the department for all of your work.
Summary:
The committee received a program review from the Florida Division of Emergency Management on the 2024 hurricane season and FEMA reimbursement process. Deputy Director Keith Pruitt described the impacts of Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton, including major storm surge, flooding, tornadoes, debris removal, power restoration, flood-control deployments, sheltering, and logistics missions. He emphasized that Florida’s approach is “federally funded, state managed, locally executed,” and said the division has already obligated large amounts of public assistance funding and mitigation dollars while continuing to work on remaining missions and reimbursements.
A major focus of the discussion was how local governments can better document and vet debris-removal and other disaster costs so they are eligible for FEMA reimbursement. Chair DiCeglie and other senators raised concerns about local planning, commercial debris collection, and whether counties and municipalities that spend money up front will be reimbursed. Pruitt explained that eligibility depends on documentation, scope of work, insurance, and FEMA rules, and that the state’s FROC process is intended to help counties identify eligible work before costs are incurred. He also said commercial debris may be eligible in some cases but is not guaranteed, and that counties should coordinate early with FDEM and FEMA.
Senators also asked about possible FEMA reforms, the age of outstanding reimbursement claims, and a proposed state fund to advance money to fiscally constrained counties while they wait for FEMA payments. Pruitt said Florida’s system is a national best practice, but that more county-level training and clearer coordination would help reduce de-obligations and audit problems. He said the reimbursement-advance idea is still being developed, and that the state continues to look at ways to streamline mitigation through programs like Elevate Florida. The committee took no formal action beyond hearing the presentation, and the meeting adjourned after closing comments from senators praising FDEM’s work.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 03/24/25
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- what they owe for unemployment half of what they owe for unemployment insurance<00:03:32.799><c> and
- They're only required to pay 50% of what they owe for unemployment insurance and paid family medical
- The number of agencies, DLI, the Commerce fraud bureau, and the Department of Revenue.
- of Corrections to at the Department of Corrections to identify<01:18:46.800><c> which</c><01:18:47.440
- He said Federated Insurance, Mayo Clinic, and Viracon are all big supporters of the program.
Committee:
Senate Jobs and Economic Development
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House state government committee hears Gov. Walz's anti-fraud package 3/20/25
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:03:25.720><c> of</c> within MMB and clarify the department of within MMB and clarify the department
- </c> Department of Commerce fraud Bureau Department of Commerce fraud Bureau agents<00:03:39.159><c>
- I'm the commissioner of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
- </c><00:20:25.159><c> the</c> Department of Education in 2024 the Department of Education in 2024 the
- To his knowledge, other agencies, including the Department of Human Services and the Department of Public